WATCH: Limerick's William O'Connor powers on at World Darts Championship

LIMERICK'S William O'Connor has powered his way into the third round of the William Hill PDC World Darts Championship in London.

O'Connor scored a convincing 3-0 win over 24th seed Glen Durrant, of England, at the Alexandra Palace on Wednesday afternoon.

Thirty-five-year old Cappamore man O'Connor will now face Michael 'Bully Boy' Smith, of England in the third round of the prestigious event on Monday next, December 27.

2019 World Cup finalists racked up his three sets in convincing fashion, winning 3-1, 3-0 and 3-0 in legs.

O'Connor, nicknamed The Magpie, had reached the second round of the 2021/2022 World Championship when overcoming US talent Danny Lauby on Thursday last. 

William O'Connor has words of encouragement for his opponent Glen Durrant, as he looks ahead to a clash with Michael Smith

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The World Championships run through to January 3 at the 'Ally Pally' and boasts a total prizefund of stg£2.5 million. The 29th staging of the PDC World Championship will feature 96 players in all. The prestigious event, which is televised live on Sky Sports. The winner of the tournament will also also claim the Sid Waddell Trophy.

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William O'Connor closes out a comprehensive 3-0 success over three-time Lakeside champion Glen Durrant

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